How to Straighten the Car Before Reversing into the Garage?
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Here are the methods to straighten the car before reversing into the garage: 1. When the midpoint of the car's rear aligns with the midpoint at the bottom of the garage, straighten the steering wheel. If the car's rear has entered the garage while the front hasn't, and the rear leans towards one side, it's because the steering wheel was turned back too early or too quickly. 2. When the midpoint of the car's rear is already at the midpoint of the garage's bottom, straighten the steering wheel. If the rear has entered the garage while the front hasn't, and the rear leans towards the centerline, it's because the steering wheel was turned back too late or too slowly. 3. When reversing, the front of the car must extend to the middle of the garage's width, and the midpoint of the rear must align with the midpoint at the garage's bottom. If the rear slowly leans to one side, it indicates the direction isn't straight.
As an old-timer who's been driving for over thirty years, I can tell you that aligning your car properly before reversing into a parking space is quite an art. First, slowly drive your car to a point slightly ahead of the parking space—don't get too close. Then, keep a close eye on your rearview mirrors, checking both sides to ensure your car's body is parallel to the lines on the ground. If it's slightly off, gently adjust the steering wheel with small turns—no more than half or a quarter turn. After adjusting, move forward a bit, then reverse slightly, making minor corrections back and forth to ensure a stable position. Both the front and rear of the car matter, so don't just focus on one end. Remember, align properly before reversing to avoid scraping neighboring cars or wasting effort. I used to be impatient when I was younger, but now I understand: slow and steady wins the race, safety comes first. A few more practice runs, and you'll get the hang of it—those basic skills from driving school last a lifetime.
